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I wish you a magical birthday with lots of nice guests and great gifts.

Best wishes
Monika

My leftover yarn is doing well, too. I’ve already been able to use some of it for little nests, socks, and a shawl collar. Since I plan to be on a yarn diet for a while, that pile is going to shrink quite a bit.

This doll’s Schlüttli is also knitted top-down with raglan shaping, and it also comes with a hat. Suitable for all dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm—or also for preemies.

Both pieces are easy to knit if you have some knitting experience.

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This cute doll jacket (for 45–50 cm) is knitted top-down with raglan shaping using leftover yarn. It also comes with a matching hat. Both also fit small newborns or preemies.

Easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

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This pretty, colorful children’s jacket (fits sizes 92–104) has pockets and a hood. It’s knitted from the top down in merino wool using the raglan method. Just the thing for the coming spring, when the little ones will be eager to play outside again.

An interesting and enjoyable project for advanced knitters.

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Sew a turban

With this pattern, you can knit two different sleeping bags for the mini sleeping animals or dolls (20–25 cm tall). Both are very easy to make, and also suitable for beginners with knitting experience.

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This spring meadow brings joy and a touch of spring to your table. All pieces can be easily crocheted on the go, even using leftover yarn. The pattern includes placemats, coasters, floral decorations, and various egg cozies. Even beginners with crochet experience will enjoy it.

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Doll clothes are always easy to knit on the go, because you basically only need a few leftover yarn scraps or partial balls. With this pattern, you can knit two different pairs of pants for dolls approx. 45-50 cm tall. Very simple and also suitable for beginners with some knitting experience.

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Circular knitting needle

How about headbands with a pretty lace pattern—knitted from colorful leftover yarn. They’re not just for kids. For experienced knitters, this is something a little different and a nice project in between.

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With these fun “scrap eaters,” you can crochet all kinds of colorful leftover yarn—even buttons come in handy here. A great project for beginners, since they’re very easy to crochet. There are no limits to your creativity here. Even kids can help with the decorations.

The “scrap eaters” can be used at children’s birthday parties and other celebrations and then spread good cheer as pencil holders—for example.

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This doll jacket with the matching hat is perfect for using up colorful leftover yarn. Every doll mommy will be delighted for her little darling (45–50 cm tall). Small newborns will fit into it too.

The jacket is knitted as a top-down raglan and is easy to make. Everything is explained and described in detail.

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It’s really funny—I just experienced this last night on the couch. I’m counting stitches and my husband is telling me something. And of course I’m counting out loud: 26—27—28, and so on. He’s used to this by now and says, “Oh, you’re counting.” These days, he actually asks every now and then, “Are you counting right now, or can I ask you something?” :)

When I started knitting and crocheting again over two years ago and raved about it, he just smiled and said, “I don’t understand any of that. You don’t even need to tell me about it.”

But now, he actually admires my projects and my ideas. Admittedly, I did entice him a little by asking if I could knit him whatever he wanted. Ever since then, he’s been raving about his jacket, his vest, hat, scarf, socks, and so on.

The highlight was last year when, while we were strolling through town on vacation, he actually pointed out a yarn shop to me and waited very patiently. Because when I’m in a store like that, it takes a while. I’m sure you know how it is. ;-) He even helped me pick out yarn!! Can you believe it?

Since there are woolen items lying around everywhere in our house, I have to say, I have a very understanding and patient husband. And after 32 years, I still love him just as much as I did in the beginning—and not just for that. :)

Crochet placemats

You start with a foundation chain or a magic ring.

I’m knitting baby socks again; I’m also finishing up my cowl, and then I still have a hat and a sweater waiting to be knitted.

There are good videos online that show both how to cast on and various stitches step-by-step, making it easy to follow along.

For practice, the yarn shouldn’t be too thin. And then just start with simple projects, such as small washcloths.

foundation chain

Currently popular are the following 3 items:

Rank 1 - The socks with the brilliantly simple mowi heel

These socks have a perfect fit, without having to knit a complicated heel. The pattern explains knitting with 3 needles - in 4 sizes.




Rank 2 - The cowl / shoulder warmer - a great beginner model

Very easy to knit from one skein of cotton.




Rank 3 - The colorful cardigan for toddlers (top-down raglan) with pockets and hood

This jacket is ideal for playing outside in the transitional season. It has knitted-in pockets and a hood. A lovely project for experienced knitters. The jacket grows with the child a little; it fits approx. ages 2.5 to 5 years.





Popular overall are the following 3 items

Rank 1 - The socks with the easy-to-knit mowi heel (see above)

Rank 2 - The cowl and shoulder warmer, also ideal for beginners (see above)


Rank 3 - The grow-with-me pinafore dress for toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years

This pinafore dress is knitted so that it can transform and therefore fits for a very long time. It is also easy to knit without seams. The knitted-in heart pattern consists of knit and purl stitches.

Marion, your pillow looks great—especially the color combination. You did a great job.

Happy birthday and here’s to a wonderful new year of life!

Intarsia pattern

Knit in stockinette stitch

Ruth, everything looks so cute. It makes you want to be your grandchild right away, seeing how you spoil them time and time again.

Thanks, Sonja! :)

I’ve almost finished one UFO—my cowl, which is a total leftover yarn project. It’s currently being blocked, and then it just needs some buttons. Oh, and the loose ends still need to be woven in. Here’s what it looks like now:



I just took a look at my mountains of yarn and am going to knit myself another cowl like this. I really like it: in these temperatures, I like to keep my neck and nape warm. I’d really love a sweater with a collar, but I only have a few. So a replacement collar like this is just perfect, this time in cotton.

Juna is getting another pair of little socks from my stash, this time made of soft angora wool. That’s another great way to put leftover yarn to good use.

It’s going great! I’m thrilled about the wonderful finds I’m discovering in my mountains of yarn. I’m even using up my leftover yarn. I definitely plan to stick with this for a long time.

Knitting a cardigan

Thanks, Mel! :)

Your sweater is truly a masterpiece. 

Crocheting flowers

Marlene, tell me, do you sleep with your knitting needles? Or have they grown right into your hands? I’m amazed at how fast you are! For me, patterns often just come together as I knit, and then I’m surprised by what ends up coming out of it. That’s going to be a pretty blanket.

Sonja, that’s going to be an interesting hat. I haven’t tried double-faced knitting yet, but I’d like to learn that, too. Especially with hats, I think it’s great when they’re knitted in two layers. When I’m ready, I’ll stop by your place. ;-)

Here are Juna’s little booties; they’ll be on their way in the next few days.

 

Today I’m starting a pair of little socks from my yarn stash. I found some really soft angora yarn, and I definitely want to use it for these. Juna is almost 8 months old now and is already making her first attempts at crawling. She absolutely loves playing with Linja. Kids grow up way too fast.

Wow, Mel, I really love your sweater! :) And the color, too. You did a great job on it—it has that special something despite its simplicity.

I can always relax when I’m knitting or crocheting. I’m going to enjoy it.

Crochet X (letter)

My goodness, there’s a lot going on here. I think it’s great!

a-mano, I think your hat is great too—just like so many of your wonderful creations. :) They really have your own unique touch. I’m curious to see your New Zealand hat. I can’t really picture what it looks like right now. You’ll definitely show it to us, won’t you?

Mel, I’m looking forward to seeing your sweater. I’ll be picking up my own sweater again soon, too.

Claudia, your door decoration looks great. How about a nice orange or yellow? That would go well with the door.

My 4 nests went through the washing machine today and are now drying on the radiator. I’ll pack them up this weekend and send them off on Monday. I’m really happy to be giving a few baby animals a temporary home.

Tonight I finished crocheting the little shoes for Juna. It’s an experiment using two strands of sock yarn. That makes the shoes really sturdy. I’m curious to see if they’ll fit. They’ll be on their way on Monday, too. Juna is now 8 months old and is becoming more mobile. These are, so to speak, her first little slippers. :) I’ll take a picture of them tomorrow.

I haven’t really made much progress on my shawl collar yet. Tonight I unraveled several rows twice because I didn’t like how it looked.

Tunisian crochet

Knitting doll clothes

This cable-knit headband made of merino wool is a real eye-catcher. You can easily knit it in a weekend. Winter isn’t over yet, so there will still be plenty of opportunities to wear it.

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If you want to make your child or grandchild happy, give them a little sleeping bag like this for their favorite stuffed animal or small doll. It’s quick to knit from leftover yarn in between other projects. And this gift has a side benefit, too. Bedtime becomes much easier when the stuffed animal is already tucked into the sleeping bag and waiting.

Very easy to knit, also for beginners with knitting experience. Two models are explained in detail.

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A baby blanket is always a lovely gift and will be used for a long time. This one is knitted from especially soft, fine merino wool and is guaranteed to become a heartfelt gift, as you can clearly see from the knitted-in hearts.

You should have some knitting experience, but then it’s very easy. Everything is described clearly.

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Neon yarn

I love all bright colors, but especially red, orange, and yellow. Right now, I’m knitting a red sweater out of virgin wool, a pair of baby booties out of colorful mottled sock yarn, and a cowl out of orange baby merino. I’m really loving these projects right now because the yarn is cozy and soft and a joy to work with.

Crochet a long foundation chain

A pretty tissue box like this—decorated with hearts and butterflies—is a gift that’s always well-received. Especially if it’s crocheted in your favorite colors or to match your decor. Whether it’s in the kids’ room, nursery, bathroom, WC, or on the dining table, it looks lovely anywhere.

Very easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crocheting experience.

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This cuddly-soft baby blanket made from extra-fine merino wool is knitted with lots of love, which is easy to see. It wraps the baby up cozily and warmly.

You should have some knitting experience. Otherwise, the blanket is easy to knit. Everything is explained clearly.

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This little pouch—crocheted with lots of heart—can be given with a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day. Afterward, it can hold 10 tissues.

The pouch can be crocheted in different variations using colorful leftover yarn. A lovely project for beginners. Basic skills are required.

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This heartfelt gift will especially delight young children with a tricycle, Puky, or balance bike. The bag is custom-fit and can be easily slipped over the handlebars. It leaves plenty of room for a favorite stuffed animal or treasures found along the way that they’ll want to take with them.

Recommended for advanced crocheters.

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Crazypatterns ;-)

Amigurumi

There’s really a lot going on here, wow! I really hope my 4 nests will find a use—if not in Australia, then somewhere here. I’ll definitely send them to the drop-off point Mel gave me early next week. And I’ll include the exact yarn composition.

I’d love to have more addresses for collection points for wildlife rescue centers here in Germany. Mel, you surely know whether our collection point here in Germany also forwards donations as needed, right?

Christina, that’s really pretty—what you’re crocheting right now. Are those going to be triangular shawls?

Marlene, your poncho turned out really nice, too. Your needles are always in use. ;-)

Now that my 4 nests are finished and can be washed over the weekend, I’ve started crocheting a few baby booties in between. I’ll finish them tonight so I can show them to you tomorrow. Next, I’ll keep working on my shawl collar.

Let’s see how far I get this month with all my UFOs… there’s still a little time left.

The socks with the brilliantly simple-to-knit mowi heel will be fun for you, even if you’ve never knitted socks before.

You’ll get 4 sizes described row by row, plus a table for other sizes. This explains how to make them with the CrazyTrio, meaning with 3 needles, which makes knitting even easier.

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